Anicius Boethius invented a system that made possible the memorization and written transmission of melodies?

Anicius Boethius, a Roman philosopher and music theorist of the 6th century, significantly contributed to the understanding of music through his work "De institutione musica." He did not invent a specific system for memorizing and transmitting melodies but rather transmitted the knowledge of Greek musical theory to the Latin-speaking world. His writings laid the groundwork for the development of musical notation and the theoretical framework that would later support the memorization and transmission of melodies in medieval music. Boethius emphasized the mathematical and philosophical aspects of music, influencing subsequent generations of musicians and theorists.